Turkey Drive: Santa Maria car dealerships now collecting non-perishable food donations
Three well-known Santa Maria car dealerships are once again providing support of the annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive. The post Turkey Drive: Santa Maria car dealerships now collecting non-perishable food donations appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Crash prompts closure of SB Hwy 1 near Vandenberg Space Force Base
A crash involving multiple vehicles stopped traffic near Vandenberg Space Force Base Wednesday afternoon.
Power Outage Affects Residents, Businesses in Santa Barbara
[Update Wednesday, Oct. 29, 12:30 p.m.] Southern California Edison has restored power to many of the customers affected by the power outage, though there are still 933 customers without power, according to an update provided at 12:06 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Field investigators are investigating a potential problem...
Searching for Ghosts on the Central Coast
Can ghost stories do more than just curdle the blood and quicken the heart? For those who research paranormal experiences firsthand, the stories behind these ghostly apparitions can reveal deeper truths about our county’s history and offer a glimpse into the lives of all of those who lived on the Central Coast for...
Detectives ask for public’s help in multi-million dollar jewelry heist in Goleta
Almost two months ago millions of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from Baroness Jewelers in Goleta according to sheriff's detectives and now officials are asking for the public's help.
New details released in deadly Ralphs grocery store shooting in Goleta
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has released new information about a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month in Goleta.
Car Thief Injures Cop Trying to Escape
A Santa Barbara Police Department Officer who approached a suspiciously parked car on the. evening of October18 found himself the target of a vehicular assault that sent him to the. hospital. According to SBPD spokesman Sgt. Jarrod Foote, officers on patrol discovered what appeared. to be a stolen car parked...
Meet Lola the one-eyed heart stealer
Meet Lola, a nine-month-old, one-eyed social Pit Bull Terrier who loves to play. Lola is looking for her forever home through Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS). SBCAS volunteers said Lola is very social, walks great on a leash, and gets in and out of the car well. “She spent the majority of the last day of...
County Firefighters Extinguish Spot Fire Near Power Lines in Santa Ynez
Santa Barbara County firefighters extinguished a small spot fire near power lines in Santa Ynez on Tuesday evening. At 10:18 p.m., crews responded to the 1100 block of Dove Meadow Road for a report of smoke. Crews discovered a 30 x 30 foot spot fire near power lines, according to...
Santa Barbara Tops US Luxury Housing Market With Record-Setting Prices, New Ranking Shows
Santa Barbara continues its high ranking in California’s luxury real estate market, with sky-high home prices. The city is one of the most expensive housing markets in the U.S., and the priciest in California, according to the Fall 2025 Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Luxury Housing Market Ranking released on October...

















